Sobralia bletiae

Also known as: The Bletia or Sobralia epiphytica Sobralia suaveolens in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: French Guiana Guyana Nicaragua Panama

General Information

The Bletia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to French Guiana, Guyana, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fragrant:

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Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.